Cincinnati Reds ace starter Green will be on the injury list with a right groin strain

Redskins rotating ace Hunter Greene was diagnosed with a first-degree right groin strain after an MRI on Thursday, and the team believes it is the best result in the current situation.

The Redskins will put Green on the 15-day injury list in the coming days, but no roster changes have been made before Thursday's four-game finale against the Warriors. "The injury is not serious but still needs to be on the injury list because he may miss one or two starts," said head coach Terry Francona, "due to Monday's break, the exact arrangements are still being discussed, and details will be released on Friday." "

In Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Warriors, Green dropped three innings without conceding points, but felt groin discomfort as he warmed up in the fourth inning. He signaled to the rest area that he could not continue the game and left the field early. "We don't want to lose him for a day, but we have to be careful," Frankner stressed.

The 25-year-old Green, a 2024 All-Star, has a 4-2 record this season, a 2.36 ERA, 2nd in the major league with 0.81 innings pitched over 45.2 innings, and 3rd in 61 strikeouts.

Frankner has yet to announce a replacement for Green, and his next starting schedule is scheduled for Tuesday at home against the White Sox. The Redskins did not immediately move pitchers from the bullpen to fill the roster on Thursday due to unspecified logistical issues.

Potential replacements include right-hand pitcher Chase Petty (6th on MLB Pipeline Reds Farm and 97th on the Top 100 Rookies). The rookie was called up to the double-show on April 30 when he conceded nine runs in a 2.1-game 2.1 loss in Game 2, but started six innings without a hitter in triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Under major league rules, Petty is required to stay in the minor league for at least 15 days — unless he replaces an injured player.

On the fielder side, outfielder Jake Fraley underwent an MRI for muscle pain in the upper left calf. "It's like a burning sensation," Frailly described the injury, "and the examination showed a slight injury to the muscle fibers but no tears, which is good news." He was injured on Tuesday's base run against the Warriors and had a cage practice and run test on Thursday to avoid being on the injury list. "I'm feeling good," said Fraley, "and I'm going to have to see how I react after the flight as I try to get back in the Houston series." "